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P235 OLL

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,136 mi
Last recorded53,136 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 OLL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 53,136 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box. (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 53,104 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 52,155 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 51,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 50,609 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 49,554 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 49,554 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 48,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 46,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 45,558 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 44,350 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,202 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 41,623 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 41,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 40,392 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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P235 OLL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 86,182 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P235 OLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P235 OLL registered?

P235 OLL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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